University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

At the Institute of Solid State Physics, in the Research Unit of Solid State Spectroscopy TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders). The research project focuses on magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials and combines THz spectroscopy, synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, and pump - probe spectroscopy. For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Xin Liu (xin.liu@tuwien.ac.at) or Prof. Andrei Pimenov (andrei.pimenov@tuwien.ac.at); additional information on the research group is available at https://www.ifp.tuwien.ac.at/spectroscopy/research.

Tasks:

• Investigation of magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials
• Performance of THz time domain spectroscopy measurements
• Participation in synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, e.g. resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and resonant X-ray diffraction
• Performance of pump - probe spectroscopy
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Writing a dissertation and scientific publications

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in physics or a related field
• Strong interest in experimental condensed matter physics and work at large-scale facilities
• Experience in spectroscopy and strongly correlated systems
• Programming skills, especially Python, are an advantage
• Team spirit and enthusiasm for scientific collaborations
• Good command of written and spoken English

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Opportunities to work with advanced spectroscopy methods and large-scale facilities
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

We look forward to receiving your application until July 2nd, 2026.